Three-Year Lectionary
Study the appointed readings, prayers and resources for Series A, Series B and Series C through the Church Year.
August 8, 2027
See TodayProper 14
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
- First Reading
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1 Kings 19:1–8 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Psalm
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Psalm 34:1–8 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Epistle
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Eph. 4:17–5:2 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Gospel
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John 6:35–51 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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Proper 14
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
About this service
The Lord Jesus Feeds Us with His Flesh, in Order to Strengthen Us with His Own Life
God the Father sent His Son into the world, so that the world might have life in Him. Now He “draws” you to His Son, Christ Jesus, by the preaching of His Gospel. “Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father” comes to Jesus, who will never cast him out but “will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44–45). He is “the bread of life,” who “comes down from heaven” in the flesh, that you may eat of Him and “live forever” (John 6:48–51). Although “the journey is too great for you,” in the strength of this food you shall come to “the mount of God.” Do not be afraid, and do not despair, but “arise and eat” (1 Kings 19:5–8). And “no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds” (Eph. 4:17), but “walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us” (Eph. 5:2). In Him, you have been “created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:24). Therefore, “be imitators of God, as beloved children” (Eph. 5:1), by “forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you” (Eph. 4:32).
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — Three-Year Lectionary Series B (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
- Gradual (seasonal)
- Psalm 34:9, 19 (read in NIV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab), alt.
Source: LCMS Three-Year Series (B) Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of the Church for August 11, 2024 — Responsive Form
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Almighty God, You sent Your Son to be the bread of life, giving eternal life to all who come to Him. By Your Holy Spirit, lead the whole Church on earth to imitate You and walk in Your love as beloved children. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give strength and courage to all pastors and those who assist them, especially those suffering from conflict, burnout or depression. Hearten them by the example of Elijah and the prophets and apostles before them. Comfort them through the forgiveness of sins and the promise of everlasting life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father in heaven, through Holy Baptism You have joined the faithful together as Your children, making us brothers in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Give us grace to believe that, through Christ, we belong to one another. Lead us to put away all falsehood and malice and instead to speak Christ’s truth to one another in love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless all families and homes, that one generation may tell to the next the wonderful works of God in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Hear our prayers for our nation. Cause us to live in harmony with one another, and free our citizens from want, suffering, danger and fear. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Show kindness to the sick [including _____________]. Never let them be in doubt that You hear their prayers. Relieve all pain and provide for those who suffer from any kind of hardship. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless those who commune this day, that reconciled to each other in Christ’s body and blood, they may rejoice to receive Your forgiveness through this precious gift, be strengthened in times of doubt, and be nourished in body and soul. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, heavenly Father, You sent Your Son to be the bread of life. Together with all the faithful who have gone before us, we give You thanks and praise. Keep us steadfast in the faith, so that when our last hour comes, we may rejoice with them at the marriage feast in His kingdom, which has no end. Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers of the Church for August 11, 2024 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the whole Church on earth, that by the Spirit’s power all the baptized may become imitators of God as beloved children and walk in love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For pastors and those who assist them, especially those suffering from conflict, burnout or depression, that our Lord would give them strength and courage through the example of Elijah and the prophets and apostles as well as comfort through the forgiveness of sins, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For this congregation, that we may be given grace to believe that we belong to one another through Christ and so put away all falsehood and malice, speaking His truth in love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all families and homes, that one generation may tell to the next the wonderful works of God in Christ, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the nation, that all may live in harmony, neither suffering from want nor fearing danger, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the sick, [including _____________,] that they would never doubt that God hears their prayers; and for all others who suffer from any kind of hardship, that the Lord would relieve their pain and provide for them, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who receive Christ’s body and blood this day, that reconciled to each other they may rejoice to receive the Lord’s forgiveness through this precious gift, be strengthened in times of doubt, and be nourished in body and soul, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Almighty God, heavenly Father, You sent Your Son to be the bread of life. Together with all the faithful who have gone before us, we give You thanks and praise. Keep us steadfast in the faith, so that when our last hour comes, we may rejoice with them at the marriage feast in His kingdom, which has no end. Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hymn of the Day
LSB 534 Lord, Enthroned in Heav’nly Splendor
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for Proper 14 (Series B) and Last Sunday of the Church Year (Series C).
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, pp. 168, 169 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 544 O Love, How Deep
- Distribution LSB 332 Savior of the Nations, Come
- Distribution LSB 845 Where Charity and Love Prevail
- Distribution LSB 652 Father, We Thank Thee
- Closing LSB 685 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — Three-Year Lectionary Series B 2023–24 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.